The WOW Center Miami

B.Wright Leadership Academy DOE# 7130
6100 NW 7th Avenue

The WOW Center is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities.

Formerly known as Community Habilitation Center, the WOW Center was organized in the early 1970s thanks to the efforts of a small group of parents of children with developmental disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, spina bifida). This group of parents were facing the reality that after their sons and daughters graduated high school,

06/23/2026

What a start to the summer! 🕶️☀️

Grateful for our community and places that are accessible for us to enjoy our city this summer.

Waterpark fun!

Miami Heat don’t play! Grateful for the water park!

Look at these horses!

Farm life!

Need activities to choose from in class.

A GLOW party! Thank you staff!

What a start to the summer! 🕶️☀️

Grateful for our community and places that are accessible for us to enjoy our city this summer.

Talent show!🎤

Baking 🍪

What a start to the summer! 🕶️☀️

Grateful for our community and places that are accessible for us to enjoy our city this summer.

What a start to the summer! 🕶️☀️

Grateful for our community and places that are accessible for us to enjoy our city this summer.

06/22/2026

A reminder that when people are given opportunities to explore their interests, amazing things happen. 💚

06/17/2026

What happens after high school for adults with developmental disabilities?

For this individual, it meant finding a place where he could be fully himself.

More than 50 years ago, a group of parents came together to create opportunities where none existed. Today, that vision lives on through individuals who are learning, growing, building friendships, and thriving.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to belong. 💚

🎧 Hear more from our Executive Director, Arlene Peterson , in her conversation with Miami Autism Dad and Miami’s Community News

Link in bio!

06/16/2026

Warning: Side effects of Admissions Jutsu may include: ✨ New friendships ✨ New opportunities ✨ Increased confidence ✨ Becoming part of the WOW family

Think you’re ready for the challenge? 💚

Admissions are open at WOW.

The journey starts with one step. Learn more about joining the WOW family today. Link in bio!

06/12/2026

Little updates from our new building 🏗️💚

Every visit to the site brings something new, and we love getting to share these moments with our WOW family.

Our new building is taking shape, and every corner represents more opportunities, more independence, and more moments of joy for the individuals we serve.

06/05/2026

Summer at WOW has started! We 🫶 !

06/03/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Alex Paez, beloved husband of our longtime staff member, Maggie Paez, and a cherished member of the WOW family. 💚

For more than a decade, Alex generously shared his time, talents, and heart with WOW. Whether he was tending to our garden, hanging lights for holiday celebrations, supporting our Service Club, or creating opportunities for our individuals in the community, Alex was always willing to lend a helping hand. His kindness, generosity, and warmth touched countless lives.

As we mourn this tremendous loss, we ask our community to keep Maggie, their children, and all who loved Alex in your thoughts and prayers.

To support Maggie and her family during this difficult time, we have included a link to a GoFundMe in our bio. Every donation, prayer, message, and act of kindness is deeply appreciated.

Alex’s impact on our WOW family will never be forgotten. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. 💚

05/28/2026

We still have some of these hats available on our shop! Link in bio!

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Website

https://www.wowcentermiami.org/

Address

11450 SW 79th Street
Miami, FL
33173

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 3pm